2005-06: Played his first professional season with the Blue Jackets and their AHL affiliate Syracuse Played in 15 games for the Blue Jackets and recorded 0-5-5 with 16 PIM Scored his first career NHL point (assist) on Dec. 8, 2005 vs. NY Islanders Entered training camp as a camp invite Played in 68 games for Syracuse Was second on the team in goals (30) and third in points (65) Added 35 assists and 65 PIM Played in six postseason contests and recorded 3-0-3 and six PIM.

JUNIOR CAREER: 2004-05: Notched 45-34-79 and 84PIM in 68 games with Erie of the OHL Ranked second in goals and power-play goals (20) Was 12th in points Played in three postseason contests 2003-04: Split the season between Saginaw and Erie of the OHL Played in 27 games for Saginaw and netted 7-13-20 with 49 PIM Had 18-11-29 with 22 PIM in 28 games with Erie Added 9-1-10 and 22 PIM in nine postseason games 2002-03: Tallied 32-22-54 with 79 PIM in 62 games with Saginaw 2001-02: Recorded 4-6-10 and 34 PIM in 63 games with North Bay Added six PIM in five postseason contests.

CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Signed as a free agent on Nov. 25, 2005.